Emergency First Aid at Work (6hrs) or Forestry (7hrs)

The WorkSafe Emergency First Aid at Work programme meets the requirements of the Health and Safety Executive for first aiders working in low-risk environments (eg offices, shops, residential care settings etc). The qualification will equip the first aider with skills to be able to confidently undertake emergency first aid if someone becomes ill or injured at work and consists of 6hrs of instructor-led tuition with the emphasis on practical application of first aid skills. Full course details and information can be found on our website.

Those requiring the EFAW + Forestry certification (course details here) will need to add 1hr to their course times.

We are also able to deliver bespoke Emergency First Aid at Work courses for Drivers, Schools and Sport at your venue, please get in touch for a quote. A list of all our first aid courses (including Manual Handling) can be found on our website.

Date: 14 September
Time: 9am to 4pm
Venue: Moray Sports Centre, Linkwood (Google maps)

Cost: £95 per person (Forestry £100pp)
Equipment provided by participant: Appropriate clothing for any possible outdoor work (hat, gloves, coat, waterproofs, sturdy shoes), drinks, snacks and lunch

Spaces are limited to TWELVE per course and available young people aged 16+

The content covers the basic essentials required to provide emergency care to a patient. Candidates will receive training in a range of first aid skills including:

• The ability to act safely and effectively when an accident or emergency occurs.
• The treatment and priorities of care for an unconscious patient.
• The recognition and treatment of a person in seizure.
• The recognition of cardiac arrest and delivery of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• The ability to recognise and safely treat a patient who is choking.
• The ability to safely and promptly treat a patient who is bleeding.
• The keeping of simple records following an accident at work.

Additional subjects which are included in the EFAW for Forestry course are:

• Catastrophic Bleeding
• Falling from Height
• Crush Injury
• Suspension Trauma
• Lyme Disease

Successful candidates will be awarded a qualification in Emergency First Aid at Work qualification, valid for 3 years and certificated by WorkSafe Training Systems.

Important Course Information:
To be more environmentally friendly, Worksafe first aid courses are now digital. We will have reference books available, and all the course material, can be found on the Worksafe website. The webpage also includes a link to the WorkSafe App which enables you to view your certificate on your phone etc, and also provides access to first aid knowledge, videos and emergency procedures. Full information on how to use it can be found here, although our instructor will run through everything on the day and you will receive a PDF copy of your certificate after the course.

There will be a large element of scenario practising, so please make sure you are dressed in comfortable clothing and footwear. There is a cafe available at Moray Sports Centre (which can be quite busy at times), but you are also welcome to bring your own lunch, water and snacks for the day, if preferred (or if you have any specific dietary requirements).

You will be paired up for the practice scenarios, so if you know someone else who may benefit from this course, why not let them know so you can buddy up!

If you have any queries, please email karen.cox@outfitmoray.com